Brake Booster, Removing And Installing, Electromechanical Brake Booster: Removing

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-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the brake pedal from the brake booster. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL, DISCONNECTING FROM BRAKE BOOSTER .

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER BULKHEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70-. Refer to Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Unclip the coolant hose -5- from the bracket -4- for the pressure reservoir.

-- Pull the pressure reservoir bracket -3- upward out of the bracket and remove.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1-.

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WARNING:

Risk of skin irritation.

To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.

-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place enough lint-free cloths in the area below the brake booster.

-- Remove the union bolts -arrows- for the brake lines, then remove the brake lines from the brake master cylinder and move them slightly to the side.

-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor -V-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the brake booster with the brake master cylinder.